Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words?

Well, do they? I have an amazing soul in my life that does so many things for me, is so thoughtful but doesn't (my interpretation) feel comfortable expressing feelings in words. I surmise it's based on past experience in a marriage where sharing verbally didn't happen and also he was wounded by an unfaithful partner.

Is it insecure to crave the ego-boosting words of another? Does it really matter? I ride the rollercoaster of, no, it doesn't/yes, because it feels good and involves trust, vulnerability, shedding the layers that protect us.

We also all communicate in our own way. Who is to say one form of communication is better than another, right versus wrong?

Here's where I trust in my own intuition, confidence, and trust in the Universe's divine plan for me, knowing I am enough!

Blogging

Why do I blog? This is a question I have been asked before. I sat down and thought about it a bit recently.

To me it's just like journaling. Taking a look at what makes Juli tick, shining a light on the dark spaces instead of hiding them away, pretending they don't exist or will somehow disappear; highlighting and reminding myself of the goodness as well. It's a record for my daughter Lily of what her mother is actually like, her struggles, her triumphs, her craziness, her stability.

And if just one person is touched or somehow comforted or inspired by my words, then my blogging is a success!!

"Here is my soul. It's all I've got. It might not be much but it keeps me together."~Puddle of Mudd

Alignment of personality with the soul

Wow, what a heavy thought. Is my personality in alignment with my soul? How would I know if it is? My emotions! I must be aware moment by moment of what I am feeling and the decisions I am making. Once again, awareness is the key here. Turning inward and exploring. Without awareness of our emotions, aren't we just drifting? Being thrown about by the waves of our experiences? Reacting based on past programming? Our emotions are our teachers, painful, blissful, angry, happy, you name it.

Next time you experience an emotion, feel it! Make note of where you feel it, how you are feeling (blissful, peaceful, restless), if you've felt it often, and begin to contemplate its message. Meditate, meditate, meditate!